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 What brand of scope do u recommend??
#3781409
11/23/12 04:28 PM
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Circleb41
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Momma says I can upgrade for Christmas so looking for opinions or reviews
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Re: What brand of scope do u recommend??
[Re: Circleb41]
#3781518
11/23/12 05:28 PM
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don k
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First question is upgrade from what kind?
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Re: What brand of scope do u recommend??
[Re: don k]
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11/23/12 05:35 PM
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DMW
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Assuming that you are upgrading from a Tasco, Burris, Simmons, Bushnell, etc, in my opinion, it's hard to beat the Nikon Monarch or the various Leupolds. If you are upgrading from a Nikon or Leupold, I can offer no advise, because that is WAY over my paygrade....................
Dennis
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Re: What brand of scope do u recommend??
[Re: DMW]
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11/23/12 06:20 PM
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GLC
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Re: What brand of scope do u recommend??
[Re: GLC]
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11/23/12 06:23 PM
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rifleman
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S&B...she gives you an inch, take a mile 
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Re: What brand of scope do u recommend??
[Re: rifleman]
#3781660
11/23/12 06:40 PM
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kmon11
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Depends on what you are upgrading from, Rifleman's suggesting is an upgrade from just about anything except perhaps US Optics or Leica. Better have deep pockets though.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: What brand of scope do u recommend??
[Re: kmon11]
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11/23/12 07:31 PM
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Johnny Bone
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Redfield. The older the better. Just cant beat a classic.
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Re: What brand of scope do u recommend??
[Re: Johnny Bone]
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11/23/12 08:01 PM
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LandPirate
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The short answer is that you buy the most expensive scope you can afford.
Mike
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Re: What brand of scope do u recommend??
[Re: LandPirate]
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11/23/12 08:26 PM
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Lone Ranger
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Re: What brand of scope do u recommend??
[Re: LandPirate]
#3781840
11/23/12 08:33 PM
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A.B.
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The short answer is that you buy the most expensive scope you can afford. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ This I am a Leupold & Burris kinda guy. They have never let me down.
Talent is a gift, character is a decision.
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Re: What brand of scope do u recommend??
[Re: Lone Ranger]
#3781843
11/23/12 08:34 PM
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Circleb41
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It's a bushnell piece of crud. Was thinkin Nikon, don't have real deep pockets. Would u consider the BDC or not
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Re: What brand of scope do u recommend??
[Re: Circleb41]
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11/23/12 08:39 PM
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Greytshot
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I'm a Leupold guy as well.
GreytShot South Texas 
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Re: What brand of scope do u recommend??
[Re: Greytshot]
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11/23/12 08:40 PM
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Greytshot
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Redfield is economical and is made by Leupold.
GreytShot South Texas
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Re: What brand of scope do u recommend??
[Re: Greytshot]
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11/23/12 08:52 PM
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Circleb41
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Re: What brand of scope do u recommend??
[Re: Circleb41]
#3782048
11/23/12 10:51 PM
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rifleman
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I'd honestly look at a vx3... What it's going on would decide CDS or B&C reticle.
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Re: What brand of scope do u recommend??
[Re: rifleman]
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11/23/12 10:52 PM
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Re: What brand of scope do u recommend??
[Re: SatNiteSpec]
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11/23/12 10:56 PM
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dee
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Bushnell Elite series are very nice.
"A vote is like a rifle; it's usefulness depends on the character of the user" Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: What brand of scope do u recommend??
[Re: dee]
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11/24/12 12:01 AM
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matthew007
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Vortex is not in the same category with Nikon or Leupold...any USA made scope will do good for you.
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Re: What brand of scope do u recommend??
[Re: matthew007]
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11/24/12 12:21 AM
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Payne
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Re: What brand of scope do u recommend??
[Re: Payne]
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11/24/12 01:29 AM
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Check out the Nikon 3-12x42 Monarch. SWFA sells them at a pretty good price. Very nice scope for the money.
Retired U. S. Army, which means I still have to work to make a living.
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Re: What brand of scope do u recommend??
[Re: Jhop]
#3782365
11/24/12 01:44 AM
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ETXbuckman
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I hear good things about the Nikon Prostaff scopes as well. And they have models with the BDC too.
Natchez Shooters Supply frequently sells refurbished models at a fraction of the cost of new one's. It's worth checking out.
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Re: What brand of scope do u recommend??
[Re: Jhop]
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11/24/12 01:46 AM
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BSolomon
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Check out the Nikon 3-12x42 Monarch. SWFA sells them at a pretty good price. Very nice scope for the money.
New To The Area But Not The Hunt!
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Re: What brand of scope do u recommend??
[Re: BSolomon]
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11/24/12 02:57 AM
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Ron H
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I have two Nikons, Prostaff and Bushmasters both with BDC. I like them.
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Re: What brand of scope do u recommend??
[Re: Ron H]
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11/24/12 03:54 PM
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Maglite
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Can't ever go wrong with a Leupold
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Re: What brand of scope do u recommend??
[Re: Maglite]
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11/24/12 09:17 PM
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jdw
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